What Touax Global Container Solutions does

Touax Global Container Solutions is a global container leasing and trading division of Touax Group, a French diversified conglomerate with 170+ years of operating history and a Paris Stock Exchange listing since 1906. The container division, founded in 1983, manages a fleet of nearly 350,000 TEUs of dry and refrigerated containers and operates through 150+ strategically located depots across three continents, supported by approximately 40 dedicated professionals in offices in Paris, Miami, and Singapore. Its product portfolio centers on standardized intermodal containers (20'GP, 40'GP, 40'HC) manufactured from Corten steel with sustainable wooden floors, certified to IICL standards and built for marine lifecycles exceeding 20 years.

The business operates across four integrated service lines: Leasing (operational and financial leases including long-term, master, one-way, sale & leaseback, and finance lease structures), Resale of second-hand containers via sale & buy-back, sale on lease, and fleet disposal from global depots, Trading of new containers with customization options for color, logo, and technical specifications, and Asset Management offering institutional investors exposure to sustainable transport assets. Customer segments span global shipping operators, logistics firms, railways, portable storage providers, construction and modular building companies, and institutional investors including family offices, wealth managers, insurance companies, and infrastructure funds.

Revenue is generated through recurring lease payments, transactional fees on container resale and trading, and asset management fees, with quote-based pricing that varies by container type, condition, location, and lease structure. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct relationships and partnership-driven engagement, supported by participation in major industry events (Intermodal Europe, Intermodal Asia, NPSA, SSA UK, CSTA, COA), biannual newsletters, and industry association memberships. Manufacturing partnerships, including a new agreement with Vietnam-based Hoa Phat Group signed in October 2025, support the upstream supply chain. Touax Group manages over €1.2 billion in assets across its three divisions (freight railcars, river barges, and containers) and ranks in the Top 3 among third-party container asset managers globally.

Name

Touax Global Container Solutions

Legal name

Touax Container Services

Website

https://www.touax-container.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Touax Global Container Solutions is a global container leasing and trading division of Touax Group, operating a fleet of nearly 350,000 TEUs across 150+ depots on three continents. It serves shipping operators, logistics firms, portable storage providers, construction firms, and institutional investors through leasing, resale, trading, and asset management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Leasing Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Container Leasing/Rental (ISO Containers) (TLABACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Portable Storage Container Delivery, Pickup & Repositioning Services (HSAKAIAE), Reefer Container Yards (Plug-in/Monitoring) (TLALAJAE), Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

Keywords

• Container leasing services
• Intermodal container trading
• Used container resale
• Dry container fleet
• Transport asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Leasing: Operational and financial leasing solutions for dry containers (20'GP, 40'GP, 40'HC) including long-term lease, master lease, one-way lease, sale & lease back, and finance lease products
2. Resale of Used Containers: Resale of second-hand containers globally from 150+ depots, including sale & buy back, sale on lease, and fleet disposal services
3. Trading of New Containers: Trading platform for new containers with customizable options (color, logo, prefix, technical specifications), featuring one-trippers and pre-committed offers
4. Asset Management: Tailor-made investment products in sustainable transport assets for qualified investors including family offices, wealth managers, insurance companies, and infrastructure funds

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Touax Global Container Solutions is a global container leasing and trading company that operates a fleet of nearly 350,000 TEUs of dry and refrigerated containers through 150+ strategically located depots worldwide. The company offers operational and financial leasing solutions, resale of used containers, trading of new containers with customization options, and asset management services for institutional investors across the shipping, logistics, portable storage, and construction sectors.

Product overview

Touax Global Container Solutions is a leading global container leasing and trading company managing a fleet of approximately 350,000 TEUs of dry and refrigerated containers. The company offers an integrated portfolio of four core services: Leasing Services (operational and financial leasing with multiple lease structures including long-term, master, one-way, and finance lease), Resale Services (premium used container sales with buy-back and fleet disposal options), Trading Services (new container procurement with customization options), and Asset Management (investment products in sustainable transport assets). Container products include standard 20'GP and 40'GP dry containers, 40'HC high cube containers, and portable storage containers - all manufactured from Corten steel with sustainable wooden floors, built for marine lifecycles exceeding 20 years and certified to IICL standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leasing Services Operational and financial leasing solutions for new and used dry and refrigerated containers, including long-term lease, master lease, one-way lease, sale & lease back, and finance lease options. Serves shipping operators, logistics companies, and industrial customers seeking flexible container fleet management.
• Resale Services Resale of premium quality used containers including sale & buy back, sale on lease, and fleet disposal services from 150+ depots worldwide. Targets logistics firms, freight forwarders, and storage companies needing container procurement and disposal.
• Trading Services New container trading with expert procurement, quality control, one-way control tower, and customizable container options including color, logo, prefix, and technical specifications. Features one-trippers and pre-committed offers for shipping operators and logistics companies.
• Asset Management Tailor-made investment products in sustainable transport assets (freight railcars, river barges, containers) offering stable yields and diversification for qualified investors including family offices, wealth managers, insurance companies, and infrastructure funds.
• 20'GP Standard Dry Container Standard 20ft dry container (6,060mm x 2,440mm x 2,590mm) with tare weight of 2,200 kgs and payload up to 28,380 kg, manufactured from Corten steel with sustainable wooden floors, certified to IICL standards. Used for shipping operators, logistics firms, and storage providers.
• 40'GP Standard Dry Container Standard 40ft dry container (12,190mm x 2,440mm x 2,590mm) with tare weight of 3,600kg and payload up to 28,960 kg, built for long sea voyages and durable cargo transport. Manufactured from Corten steel, suitable for shipping operators and logistics companies.
• 40'HC High Cube Container 40ft high cube container (12,190mm x 2,440mm x 2,891mm) with tare weight of 3,700 kgs and payload up to 28,800 kg, offering additional height for taller, larger, bulkier cargo. Suitable for shipping operators and logistics companies needing increased volume capacity.
• Portable Storage Container One-tripper portable storage containers available in 20'GP, 40'GP, and 40'HC sizes, ideal for self-storage, modification into offices, housing, hospitality facilities, or energy storage applications. Serves portable storage providers, construction companies, and container housing sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350,000 TEU fleet capacity for immediate availability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hoa Phat GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Hoa Phat Container Manufacturing Joint Stock Company delivered first order of 40HC and 20GP dry containers to Touax Container in October 2025. Marco Poggio attended the handover ceremony. Touax is proud to be one of Hoa Phat's first partners, with specifications developed through close coordination including ISO tests for quality and operational efficiency.
• Main Shipping OperatorscoreOthersLong-standing relationships with all main shipping operators globally. Touax provides flexible leasing solutions to meet customer requirements depending on their activities.
• Depot PartnerscoreOthers150+ depot partners worldwide supporting operations by preparing shipment-ready containers round-the-clock and facilitating redelivery of incoming units.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Triton International: Was the world's largest container lessor with ~7M TEUs before being acquired by Brookfield in 2023. Directly comparable intermodal container leasing and trading operations serving global shipping lines.
• Textainer: One of the largest intermodal container lessors globally with 3M+ TEUs (acquired by Stonepeak in 2024). Directly competes in container leasing, resale, and trading with deep shipping-line relationships.
• Beacon Intermodal Leasing: Major global container lessor with 1M+ TEUs and a portfolio of over 50 container depots. Closely comparable mid-tier lessor with operational leasing, financing, and trading services.
• Florens Container Services: Container leasing subsidiary of China Merchants Group, one of the largest container lessors worldwide. Directly comparable in dry and reefer container leasing, with global depot operations.
• SeaCube Container Leasing: Container and intermodal chassis lessor with North American focus. Directly comparable in fleet leasing, depot operations, and customer base overlap with shipping operators.
• CAI International: Container leasing and management company (acquired by Mitsubishi HC Capital in 2021). Directly comparable in intermodal container leasing, sale-and-leaseback, and fleet management globally.
• Seacastle: Container and intermodal chassis leasing company (acquired by ITOCHU in 2023). Major direct competitor in container leasing, particularly in U.S. and trans-Pacific trade lanes.

Emerging players

• CARU Containers: European-based container leasing and trading company with growing presence in intermodal container leasing. Emerging competitor in the same horizontal market, with comparable depots and trading focus.

Broad incumbents

• TRAC Intermodal: Major chassis and container leasing company in North America. Provides overlapping capabilities in container leasing and depot operations, though with a broader chassis-focused portfolio.

Regional players

• W&K Containers: European container depot and trading company offering new and used container leasing, modifications, and depot services. Comparable in resale, trading, and depot operations, primarily serving European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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